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Industrial Strategy set to provide manufacturing growth boost in 2026
Britain’s manufacturers believe the introduction of an Industrial Strategy and individual sector plans will have the biggest impact on their growth prospects in 2026, with a majority of companies believing the opportunities for their business to succeed outweigh the risks this year according to a major survey published today. Read more via The Manufacturer
Global food recall issued by Nestlé
Nestlé has launched a global recall of over 800 baby food products. The believed toxin within the products can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in infants and the contamination is believed to stem from a tainted raw material, but neither the source nor the supply chain has yet been fully traced, highlighting the vulnerabilities in the food traceability system and the importance of real-time data matters. Read more via The Manufacturer
From insight to implementation: the future factory agenda driving food and drink manufacturing
Last summer The Manufacturer sat down with Caroline Keohane, Head of Industry Growth at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to discuss the launch of the new Food and Drink Technology Taskforce. We caught up with Caroline to get an update. Read more via The Manufacturer
The six-day digital transformation: more simple than you think
Manufacturing consultants will say that digital transformation takes 18 months minimum. However, nudie Foods did it in six days using OFS. Working with OFS Systems the snack manufacturer cut unplanned downtime by 60% in the first week and have been breaking production records ever since. OFS Systems’ General Manager, Jonathan Newton, explains more. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hochiki delivers life safety solution for Admiral Lord Nelson School
Manufacturer of life safety solutions, Hochiki, in partnership with SFA Fire & Security, has delivered a tailored life safety solution for Admiral Lord Nelson School in Portsmouth, providing enhanced protection for students, staff and property across a complex, multi-building site. Read more via The Manufacturer
Alfa Laval partners with GA Petfoods to create world-class kibble
Global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling solutions, Alfa Laval, has partnered with GA Petfoods to facilitate the production of the world’s finest pet food. Read more via The Manufacturer
